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...al, their family, and the community. It may enhance rehabilitation efforts and treat substance use or mental illness which led to the criminogenic behavio ...ovide benefits to the community, and treat individuals struggling with SUD and/or mental illness. In order to maximize the benefits of alternatives to inc

...ternational collaboration and closer scrutiny over internet communications and mail delivery services. ...ese synthetic opioids are either pressed into pills or left in powder form and mixed with heroin.

...is among groups. Those partnerships include police, public health experts, and community groups. ...pass on blood-borne viruses. For this reason prisons have been called HIV and Hepatitis C ''incubators''. <ref>https://www.hri.global/files/2016/02/10/HR

...monitoring and supervision, graduated sanctions and incentives, treatment, and various rehabilitation services. <ref>https://www.ojp.gov/pdffiles1/nij/238 ...he community is encouraged through participation in hearings, programming, and events such as graduation. <ref> https://www.ojp.gov/pdffiles1/nij/238527.

...he primary goal of harm reduction strategies to get someone into treatment and recovery. ...the substance use disorder field, some of the strategies are controversial and have historically been met with community resistance. This makes it even mo

...llowed through to post-release, there is documented lower risk for relapse and recidivism. ...ghlights the importance of identifying a different approach to the problem and the need to shift from a punishment to a treatment approach.

...ment for substance use, mental health services, recovery support, housing, and social services.<ref>https://www.cossapresources.org/Content/Documents/Arti ...ction and diversion has focused on individuals whose interactions with the justice system are driven by behavioral health needs. The outcomes sought by divert

...Misuse. 2006;41(2):255–264.</ref> According to the US Department of Health and Human Services the most common types of drug diversion include: <ref>https: * Prescription pad theft and forgery

...duction is rooted in the view that we need to meet people where they are - and many are not ready to accept or able to access treatment or recovery. That * Preventing infection and disease transmission through needle exchange programs

...harm reduction. Likewise, treatment providers can help to expand access to and education about Naloxone, even if the patient doesn’t have a current opio ...iefing-room/statements-releases/2022/03/01/fact-sheet-addressing-addiction-and-the-overdose-epidemic/</ref> <ref>https://eac-network.org/substance-abuse-t

...ing and supporting those with a SUD is essential to breaking down barriers and improving access. ...ty recovery centers in America, which makes it difficult for individuals ''and their families'' to receive the care they need. The small populations in ru

...ties, the prevention of substance use disorders and their related impacts, and the healing of the wounds that may have led to or resulted from maladaptive ...d many new programs began to emerge. Today, there are over 250 communities and programs across the country. This reflects increasing traction in the colle

...n the effective communication of measurable outcomes (See “Build Education and Raise Awareness”). ...ocal vision — seeing both the forest and trees. It invites seeing patterns and underlying structures. Such a vantage point equips us to identify optimal c

...rams that are available to assist parents in building developmental assets and reducing the likelihood of children using substances. <ref>https://searchin ...also support school prevention programs which need the backing of families and the entire community. When the consistent message is sent throughout the so

...ioid Crisis recommended that the federal government "immediately establish and fund a federal incentive to enhance access to Medication-Assisted Treatment ...Locke, J, Kelleher, C, (2016), Finding Solution to the Prescription Opioid and Heroin Crisis: A Road Map for States, National Governors Association Center

...and protective factors for alcohol and other drug problems in adolescence and early adulthood: Implications for substance abuse prevention. Psychological ...control, parental monitoring, academic competence, anti-drug use policies, and strong neighborhood attachment. Note how these span a variety of socio-ecol